The Best of Enemies
“Change is worth fighting for”
Synopsis
Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.
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The Best of Enemies | Official Trailer [HD] | Coming Soon To TheatersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-11
Top Cast
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Taraji P. Henson
Ann Atwater
Sam Rockwell
Claiborne Paul Ellis
Babou Ceesay
Bill Riddick
Anne Heche
Mary Ellis
Wes Bentley
Floyd Kelly
Nick Searcy
Garland Keith
Bruce McGill
Carvie Oldham
John Gallagher Jr.
Lee Trombley
Nicholas Logan
Wiley Yates
Gilbert Glenn Brown
Howard Clement
Caitlin Mehner
Maddy Mays
Dolan Wilson
Councilman Bill Atkins
Morgan Mackey
Young Mother
Kendall Ryan Sanders
Ben Butler
Chris Cavalier
Leonard
Malerie Grady
Singing White Woman
Ryan Dinning
Jeb
Najah Jackson
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Bissell
- Screenplay & Story
- Osha Gray Davidson, Robin Bissell
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- The Best of Enemies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Material Pictures, STXfilms, Stage 6 Films, Astute Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Bissell
Osha Gray Davidson, Robin Bissell
Marcelo Zarvos
David Lanzenberg
Harry Yoon
Tobey Maguire, Danny Strong, Matt Berenson, Fred Bernstein, Dominique Telson
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Yoon
Editor
Robin Bissell
Director
Tobey Maguire
Producer
Danny Strong
Producer
Matt Berenson
Producer
Fred Bernstein
Producer
Dominique Telson
Producer
Matthew Plouffe
Producer
David Lanzenberg
Director of Photography
Robin Bissell
Writer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best of Enemies
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What is The Best of Enemies about?
Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.
Who directed The Best of Enemies?
The Best of Enemies was directed by Robin Bissell.
Who stars in The Best of Enemies?
The principal cast of The Best of Enemies includes Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay, Anne Heche, Wes Bentley.
When was The Best of Enemies released and how long is it?
The Best of Enemies was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best of Enemies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best of Enemies was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
Is The Best of Enemies based on a book or true story?
The Best of Enemies is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Osha Gray Davidson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best of Enemies?
The Best of Enemies holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).